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Jamaica national football team

Men's association football team

Jamaica national football team

Men's association football team

FieldValue
NameJamaica
BadgeJamaica FA.svg
Badge_size215px
NicknameThe Reggae Boyz
AssociationJamaica Football Federation (JFF)
ConfederationCONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederationCFU (Caribbean)
CoachRudolph Speid (interim)
CaptainAndre Blake
Most capsIan Goodison (128)
Top scorerLuton Shelton (35)
Home StadiumIndependence Park
FIFA TrigrammeJAM
FIFA Rank
FIFA max27
FIFA max dateAugust 1998
FIFA min116
FIFA min dateOctober 2008
Elo Rank
Elo max380
Elo max date9 February 1997
Elo min126
Elo min date29 April 1984
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body1FFDD00
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First game1–2
(Port-au-Prince, Haiti; 22 March 1925)
Largest win12–0
(Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; 4 March 1994)
12–0
(Kingston, Jamaica; 24 November 2004)
Largest loss9–0
(San José, Costa Rica; 24 February 1999)
World cup apps1
World cup first1998
World cup bestGroup stage (1998)
Regional nameCONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup
Regional cup apps16
Regional cup first1963
Regional cup bestRunners-up (2015, 2017)
2ndRegional nameCONCACAF Nations League
2ndRegional cup apps4
2ndRegional cup first2019–20
2ndRegional cup bestThird place (2023–24)
3rdRegional nameCopa América
3rdRegional cup apps3
3rdRegional cup first2015
3rdRegional cup bestGroup stage (2015, 2016, 2024)
4thRegional nameCaribbean Cup
4thRegional cup apps16
4thRegional cup first1990
4thRegional cup bestChampions (1991, 1998, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2014)
website
Note

the men's team

| Sub-confederation = CFU (Caribbean) (Port-au-Prince, Haiti; 22 March 1925) (Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; 4 March 1994) 12–0 (Kingston, Jamaica; 24 November 2004) (San José, Costa Rica; 24 February 1999)

The Jamaica national football team represents Jamaica in men's international football, which is governed by the Jamaica Football Federation founded in 1910. It has been an affiliate member of FIFA since 1962 and an affiliate member of CONCACAF since 1963. Regionally, it is an affiliate member of CFU in the Caribbean Zone.

Jamaica has qualified for the FIFA World Cup once (1998), achieving its first victory after defeating Japan 2–1.

Jamaica has participated sixteen times in CONCACAF's premier continental competition, finishing as runners-up twice in the CONCACAF Gold Cup (2015 and 2017). It has participated three times in League A and once in League B of the CONCACAF Nations League, finishing in third place in the 2024 Finals. It has also participated three times in the Copa América (2015, 2016 and 2024).

Regionally, the team won 6 Caribbean Cup titles (organized by CFU).

History

Early history (1893–1962)

In 1893, Jamaica's first football club, the Kingston Cricket Club, was formed. In 1910, the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) was formed and controlled all of the games. The first game was played on 22 March 1925, as the opener in a three-game series against Haiti. Jamaica won the first game, 2 to 1, followed by victories of 3–0 and 1–0 in the other two. In 1926, Jamaica hosted Haiti at Sabina Park and won 6–0. At the 1930 Central American Games in Cuba, Jamaica made its first international tournament appearance and lost both games in its group.

Trinidad and Tobago

From 1925 to 1962, Jamaica had regular games with teams from Trinidad and Tobago, Haiti, and Cuba, as well as with clubs like the Haitian Racing CH and Violette AC, the British Corinthians, and the Argentinean Tigers.

In 1952, the Caribbean All-Star team was formed with players from Trinidad, Cuba, Haiti, and Suriname. The team played four matches against Jamaica in Sabina Park. Jamaica won the second game 2–1 and the fourth 1–0, and the All-Stars won the first game 5–1 and the third 1–0.

Post-independence (1962–1989)

In 1962, the same year Jamaica became independent, the JFF became a member of FIFA. At the 1962 Central American and Caribbean Games played in Jamaica, the national team was led by Brazilian coach Jorge Penna. Jamaica finished in fourth place, with two wins over Puerto Rico and Cuba. A year later, Jamaica competed in the first CONCACAF Championship in El Salvador, where the team finished last in its group, which included Mexico, the Netherlands Antilles, and eventual winner Costa Rica.

In 1965, Jamaica attempted to qualify for the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England. After finishing first in its preliminary group that included Cuba and the Netherlands Antilles; Jamaica faced Costa Rica and Mexico in the final round, where the winner would qualify for the World Cup. Opening the final round campaign with a 3–2 loss at home against Mexico, Jamaica lost the return match 8–0, with Isidoro Díaz getting a hat-trick for Mexico. Jamaica then lost 7–0 to Costa Rica and ended with a draw at home in the return match, ultimately finishing with a single point. In January 1967, Jamaica attempted to qualify for the CONCACAF Championship but was eliminated after finishing third in the group of five.

In 1968, George Hamilton became the new coach as Jamaica attempted to qualify for the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. Most of the squad for the campaign was young with only a few remaining players from its previous attempt at qualifying being in the team. This was due to most of its players being either retired or migrated abroad. Jamaica finished last with zero points from four games. and not qualifying for the following championship, Jamaica had to withdraw from qualifying for the 1973 CONCACAF Championship after 17 players were suspended for poor behavior during a tour to Bermuda. In 1977, Jamaica competed in qualifying for the 1977 CONCACAF Championship, which was also the qualifier for the 1978 FIFA World Cup. Taking on Cuba in the first round, Jamaica lost both of its games 5–1 on aggregate.

Jamaica did not attempt to qualify for the 1982 and 1986 due to insufficient funds and a poorly prepared team. The team returned to international competition after qualifying for the 1989 CONCACAF Championship, which was part of the qualifiers for the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. After defeating Puerto Rico 3–1 on aggregate in the preliminary round, Jamaica played the United States for a spot in the finals. After a 0–0 draw at home, Jamaica lost 5–1 in the US and was eliminated.

Caribbean triumph and World Cup appearance (1990–2000)

In 1990, Carl Brown was signed as head coach and led Jamaica into qualifying for the 1990 Caribbean Cup, finishing tied for third place after the final round was abandoned due to Tropical Storm Arthur. In 1991, Jamaica defeated Trinidad and Tobago 2–0 to win the Caribbean Cup and qualify for the CONCACAF Gold Cup. In the Gold Cup, Jamaica finished last with zero points in a group consisting of Honduras, Mexico, and Canada.

After the Jamaicans lost to Trinidad and Tobago in the final of the 1992 Caribbean Cup, they started their campaign in preliminary rounds of qualifying for the 1994 World Cup. After defeating Puerto Rico 3–1 on aggregate in the second preliminary round, Jamaica eliminated Trinidad and Tobago and was grouped with Bermuda, Canada, and El Salvador, two of which would advance to the final round. Jamaica opened the second round with two 1–1 draws against Canada and Bermuda, but the team lost its return match in Canada after a single goal from Dale Mitchell. After a 3–2 home win over Bermuda and two losses to El Salvador, Jamaica finished in third place and was eliminated.

In 1993, Jamaica finished in second place after losing on penalties to Martinique in the final of the Caribbean Cup, which was a qualifier for the CONCACAF Gold Cup which was held later that year. During this tournament, the team opened with a 1–0 loss to the US before recording their first Gold Cup win against Honduras. After qualifying in second place with a 1–1 draw against Panama, Jamaica lost 6–1 to Mexico in the semi-final in Mexico City. After not qualifying for the final round of the 1994 Caribbean Cup despite recording its largest-ever win margin in a 12–0 win against the British Virgin Islands, the team decided to hire Brazilian René Simões to assist Brown with the goal of qualifying for the 1998 World Cup. Jamaica opened its 1998 World Cup qualifiers with an 2–0 aggregate win over Suriname and defeated Barbados 3–0 in the following round. In 1997, Simões, by then promoted to head coach, scouted for players in England that had Jamaican heritage to join the national team. Paul Hall, Fitzroy Simpson, Deon Burton and Robbie Earle were all named in the squad due their heritage. The term 'UB40' became used in Jamaica and more widely to describe their British-born players such as Hall and Gayle, the term is a nod to the English band UB40, who perform reggae, a genre of music that originated in Jamaica. After finishing winless in the first four games of the final qualifying round, Jamaica recorded three 1–0 wins over El Salvador, Canada, and Costa Rica, with Burton scoring the winning goal in each of the latter two matches. After a 0–0 draw against Mexico, Jamaica secured its qualification and made its first-ever World Cup appearance, and the following day was declared a national holiday.

In 1998, Jamaica competed at the 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup, finishing first in a group comprising World Cup champion Brazil, Guatemala, and El Salvador. With the help of goalkeeper Warren Barrett, Jamaica opened with a 0–0 tie against Brazil. After wins over Guatemala and El Salvador, Jamaica advanced to the semi-final against Mexico. The match went into overtime before Mexican player Luis Hernandez scored the winning goal. In the third-place playoff, Jamaica lost 1–0 to Brazil, ending in fourth place. At the 1998 FIFA World Cup, Jamaica finished third in Group H with three points from a 2–1 win against Japan in Lyon. Theodore Whitmore scored both goals in the victory.

The following month, Jamaica competed in the finals of the 1998 Caribbean Cup, which was a qualifier for the 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup. After finishing first in its group, Jamaica won the final 2–1 against Trinidad and Tobago, with goals from Oneil McDonald and Dean Sewell. In 1999, Jamaica experienced its biggest defeat in a 9–0 loss against Costa Rica. After finishing second in its group, Jamaica was eliminated by Cuba in the semi-finals of the 1999 Caribbean Cup. At the Gold Cup, Jamaica finished last in its group, losing against Colombia and Honduras 2–0 and 1–0, respectively.

Struggles at continental level (2001–2009)

In the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification semi-finals, Jamaica faced Honduras, El Salvador, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the second group. Jamaica finished second, securing a spot in the final round despite losing two games to Honduras and El Salvador. In the final round of qualifying, Jamaica finished in fifth place after being eliminating by Honduras. Between the two rounds of World Cup qualifying, Jamaica was eliminated in the group stage of the 2001 Caribbean Cup by goal-difference and missed out on qualifying for the Gold Cup the following year. Jamaica qualified for the 2003 Gold Cup, reaching the quarter-finals before being eliminated by Mexico 5–0 at the Estadio Azteca.

Jamaica started its 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign in the second round with a 4–1 aggregate win over Haiti to reach the third round. Jamaica finished third in group play, with a 1–1 draw against the US and one point away from reaching the next round. Coach Sebastião Lazaroni was sacked due to the team's performance. In the 2005 Caribbean Cup, Jamaica tied its largest-ever win margin record with a 12–0 win over Saint Martin, with Luton Shelton and Roland Dean both getting hat-tricks. After reaching the final with wins against Saint Lucia and French Guiana, Jamaica claimed its third title and a spot at the Gold Cup. At the Gold Cup, Jamaica reached the quarter-finals before losing to the US 3–1 in Foxborough, with American player DaMarcus Beasley scoring two goals.

In 2006 and 2007, Jamaica continued to struggle, with one Jamaican journalist dubbing the team "The Reggae Toyz". The team failed to qualify for the 2007 Caribbean Cup after being eliminated due to goals scored, with St. Vincent and the Grenadines scoring three more goals than Jamaica. Two managers later, the team only earned a single point from three matches in the third round of qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. With coach Theodore Whitmore, Jamaica secured three wins from its remaining matches, jumping from 116th to 83rd place in the world rankings. Despite the team's final win over Canada, Jamaica was eliminated by goal difference after Mexico finished three goals ahead. Jamaica won the 2008 Caribbean Cup, with Luton Shelton scoring both goals in the victory against Grenada to qualify for the Gold Cup. At the Gold Cup, Jamaica finished third in its group; with a single win over El Salvador, the side finished last among the third-place teams and was eliminated.

Continental finals appearances (2010–2019)

Jamaica entered the final round of the 2010 Caribbean Cup after a 0–0 draw with Costa Rica. After finishing first in its group, Jamaica won against Grenada in the semi-finals, then defeating first-time finalists Guadeloupe in a penalty shoot-out. Jamaica earned its fifth title, and coach Theodore Whitmore became the first to win the Caribbean Cup as both player and coach. In the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Jamaica finished first in its group, beating Grenada 4–0, Guatemala 2–0, and Honduras 1–0 before being eliminated by the US, with goals from American players Jermaine Jones and Clint Dempsey.

In qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Jamaica started in the third round and earned seven points in the first three games, which included a historic 2–1 win over the United States at home which was their first win over the Americans. Jamaica later qualified with a 4–1 win over Antigua and Barbuda, finishing two goals ahead of Guatemala in its group. After the team finished last in its group for the 2012 Caribbean Cup and failed to record a win in six matches in the fourth round of qualifying, team manager Theodore Whitmore resigned and was replaced by German coach Winfried Schäfer. After a 2–0 loss to the US, Jamaica finished in last place and was eliminated.

After qualifying for the 2015 Gold Cup due to winning the 2014 Caribbean Cup, Jamaica was invited to compete in the 2015 edition of the Copa América in Chile. At the Copa America, Jamaica was drawn in Group B with Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina. Jamaica finished last after losing all three of its matches 1–0, with Jobi McAnuff saying, "I don't think many people would have given us that chance." A few weeks later in the 2015 Gold Cup, Jamaica finished first in its group and defeated Haiti in the quarter-finals with a goal from Giles Barnes to qualify for the semi-finals for the first time since 1998. In the semi-final, Jamaica defeated the US 2–1 with goals from Darren Mattocks and Giles Barnes, reaching its first-ever Gold Cup final. In the final, Jamaica lost to Mexico 3–1.

In qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Jamaica started in the third round and defeated Nicaragua 4–3 on aggregate to reach the fourth round. In the fourth round, Jamaica started off strong with a 1–0 win over Haiti and a 1–1 draw with Costa Rica, earning four points after three games. However, three straight losses, including a 2–0 loss against Panama, eliminated Jamaica from World Cup qualifying. Between the fourth-round matches, Jamaica competed in the Copa América Centenario after qualifying through the 2014 Caribbean Cup. Jamaica finished with no points from their three games, scoring no goals and conceding six.

After Whitmore returned to the team, Jamaica qualified for the 2017 Caribbean Cup, reaching the final before losing to first-time finalists Curaçao 2–1, with Elson Hooi scoring both of Curaçao's goals. In the 2017 Gold Cup, Jamaica upset Mexico 1–0 in the semi-finals, with Kemar Lawrence scoring the goal. In the final against the US, Jamaica conceded the opening goal at the end of the first half before Je-Vaughn Watson tied the score in the 50th minute. However, after a goal in the 88th minute from Jordan Morris, the US won the title, and Jamaica finished as runner-up.

Recent years (2020–present)

In 2020, Jamaica played a single international friendly versus Bermuda before all international football was placed on hold by FIFA due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2021, Jamaica reached the 2021 Gold Cup quarterfinals, where they lost 0–1 to the United States. On 9 December 2021, Theodore Whitmore was dismissed as senior national team head coach.

In September 2022, Icelander Heimir Hallgrímsson was hired as Jamaica's new coach.

On 21 November 2023, Jamaica qualified for the 2024 Copa América by reaching the 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League A semifinals on a 3–2 comeback against Canada. Jamaica had previously lost 2–1 on the first leg, however, the victory resulted in a 4–4 goal aggregate tie that went in their favour after winning 3–2 on away goals.

Stadium

Main article: Independence Park (Jamaica)

Independence Park in 2011

Between 1926 and 1962. Jamaica played its matches at Sabina Park, which is also home to the West Indies cricket team. In 1962, the football team moved to Independence Park, which was built for the 1962 Central American and Caribbean Games held after the country gained independence; the first home match was a 6–1 victory over Puerto Rico. The stadium is nicknamed The Office while the team plays.

The team has also played at Jarrett Park and Trelawny Stadium at the 2008 Caribbean Cup. They have also played at the Montego Bay Sports Complex in the 2014 Caribbean Cup.

Kits

The national team have used four clothing manufacturers to supply the official kit for Jamaica. The team's first supplier was Italian manufacturer Lanzera in 1995 before it merged with Kappa a year later. This deal was terminated after the 1998 World Cup. In 2000, the JFF signed a deal with German sporting brand Uhlsport, which lasted until 2006. After another three-year contract with Kappa between 2012 and 2014, the JFF signed a four-year deal with Emirati sportswear company Romai Sports for .

In 2021, Umbro was the kit provider for Jamaica. In 2022, Adidas signed a deal to become the new kit provider for Jamaica starting in 2023.

Kit sponsorship

Kit supplierPeriod
USA Score1993
ITA Lanzera / Kappa1995–1998
GER Uhlsport2000–2006
ITA Kappa2008–2014
UAE Romai2015–2018
ENG Umbro2018–2022
GER Adidas2023–present

Results and fixtures

Main article: Jamaica national football team results

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

2025

  • Sue-Lae McCalla and the Grenadines
  • Brown
  • Johnson
  • Cephas
  • Palmer
  • Burrell
  • King
  • Leacock
  • Molino
  • Russell
  • Chukwueze
  • King
  • Hayden
  • Morrison
  • Atkinson
  • Bell
  • Iheanacho
  • Simon
  • Arokodare
  • Onyemaechi
  • Uche
  • Brown
  • Russell
  • Brown
  • Santis
  • Bailey
  • Russell
  • Ambrose
  • Díaz
  • T. Rodríguez
  • Bell
  • Lowe
  • Cephas
  • Palmer
  • Nicholson Jon Russell
  • Comenencia
  • Gorré
  • Leverock
  • De Cordova-Reid
  • Nicholson
  • Richards
  • Molino
  • Cephas

2026

Coaching staff

Coaching staffPositionNameTechnical staffPositionName
Head of DelegationJAM Errol Stevens
Interim Head coachJAM Rudolph Speid
Assistant coachJAM Merron Gordon
Goalkeeper coachENG Richard Hartis
Fitness coachJAM Lamar Morgan
Video AnalystJAM Kyle Chin
Team DoctorJAM Dr. Derrick McDowell
PhysiotherapistJAM Dr. Kevin Christie
JAM Christopher Kelly
Team ChefJAM Karl Thomas
Press OfficerJAM Simon Preston
Kit & EquipmentJAM Norman Stone
Massage TherapistJAM Alvin Green
ENG Rod Thornley
Technical DirectorJAM Wendell Downswell
General ManagerJAM Roy Simpson

Coaching history

:Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

  • BRA Jorge Penna (1962, 1965–1967)
  • HAI Antoine Tassy (1962–1964)
  • JAM George Hamilton (1967)
  • JAM George Thomson (1967–1974)
  • JAM George Prescod (1974–1975, 1975–1978)
  • FRG Otmar Calder (1975)
  • JAM Jackie Bell (1978–1982)
  • JAM Carl Brown (1983–1986, 1990–1994, 2001–2004)
  • JAM Allie McNab (1987)
  • JAM Delroy Scott (1987–1988)
  • ENG Jensen Wright (1988–1990)
  • BRA René Simões (1994–2000, 2008)
  • BRA Sebastião Lazaroni (2000)
  • BRA Clovis de Oliveira (2000–2001)
  • BRA Sebastião Lazaroni (2004–2005)
  • JAM Wendell Downswell (2005–2006)
  • JAM Carl Brown (2006)
  • SER Bora Milutinović (2006–2007)
  • ENG John Barnes (2008–2009)
  • JAM Theodore Whitmore (2009–2013, 2016–2021)
  • GER Winfried Schäfer (2013–2016)
  • JAM Paul Hall (2021–2022)
  • JAM Merron Gordon (2022)
  • ISL Heimir Hallgrímsson (2022–2024)
  • ENG Steve McClaren (2024–2025)
  • JAM Rudolph Speid (2025–present)

Players

Current squads

Squad for friendly against Grenada

The following players were named to the squad for the friendly match against Grenada on 18 January 2026.

Caps and goals correct as of 18 November 2025, after the match against Curaçao.

Squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup inter-confederation play-offs

The following players were named to the provisional squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup inter-confederation play-offs match against New Caledonia on 26 March 2026.

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the team in the past twelve months. INJ Withdrew from the squad due to injury / absent from the national team due to injury.

WD Withdrew from the squad for personal reasons.

PRE Preliminary squad / standby.

RET Retired from the national team.

Player records

Jamaica's only appearance at the FIFA World Cup was in 1998. The team opened with a 3–1 loss against Croatia in Lens. After falling behind in the 27th minute, Robbie Earle scored the equalizer to close the first half. In the second half, Croatia scored two goals, causing Jamaica to lose the match. The second match against Argentina saw Gabriel Batistuta getting a second half hat-trick, aiding in Jamaica's second defeat and elimination from the World Cup. In the final match of the tournament, Theodore Whitmore scored a double, securing Jamaica's first World Cup win with a 2–1 win over Japan, whilst also allowing Jamaica to become the second team from the Caribbean after Cuba to have won a World Cup game.

FIFA World CupQualificationYearHostRoundPos.PldWDLFASquadPldWDLFATotalGroup stage1/15310239128463448146159
1930 to 1962Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
1966EnglandDid not qualify8224821
1970Mexico4004211
1974West GermanyWithdrewWithdrew
1978ArgentinaDid not qualify200215
1982SpainDid not participateDeclined participation
1986MexicoWithdrewWithdrew
1990ItalyDid not qualify421146
1994United States104331212
1998FranceGroup stage22nd310239Squad2011632415
2002Japan
South KoreaDid not qualify166281418
2006Germany8251116
2010South Africa8512196
2014Brazil163671419
2018Russia8215613
2022Qatar142571222
2026Canada
Mexico
United StatesQualification in progress10721195
2030Morocco
Portugal
SpainTo be determinedTo be determined
2034Saudi Arabia
FIFA World Cup historyFirst matchBiggest WinBiggest DefeatBest ResultWorst Result
1–3
(14 June 1998; Lens, France)
1–2
(26 June 1998; Lyon, France)
5–0
(21 June 1998; Paris, France)
Group stage (1998)

CONCACAF Gold Cup

Main article: Jamaica at the CONCACAF Gold Cup

CONCACAF Championship 1963–1989, CONCACAF Gold Cup 1991–present

CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup recordQualification recordYearHostRoundPositionPldWDLGFGASquadPldWDLGFGATotalRunners-up16/2866241131751059963241221771
1963El SalvadorGroup stage8th3003116SquadQualified automatically
1965GuatemalaDid not participateDid not participate
1967HondurasDid not qualify412144
1969Costa RicaRound-robin6th5014310Squad211032
1971Trinidad and TobagoDid not qualify201101
1973HaitiDid not participateDid not participate
1977MexicoWithdrewWithdrew
1981HondurasDid not participateDid not participate
1985MultipleWithdrewWithdrew
1989Did not qualify421146
1991United StatesGroup stage8th3003312Squad4400132
1993Mexico
United StatesThird place3rd5122610Squad5410101
1996United StatesDid not qualify320143
1998United StatesFourth place4th521254Squad7520185
2000United StatesGroup stage12th200203Squad5500124
2002United StatesDid not qualify320143
2003United StatesQuarter-finals7th310226Squad6420174
2005United States8th4112810Squad10820385
2007United StatesDid not qualify320172
2009United StatesGroup stage10th310212Squad5410112
2011United StatesQuarter-finals5th430172Squad5410123
2013United StatesDid not qualify301213
2015Canada
United StatesRunners-up2nd641186Squad422061
2017United StatesRunners-up2nd632174Squad421175
2019Costa Rica
Jamaica
United StatesSemi-finals4th522166Squad4301123
2021United StatesQuarter-finals7th420243Squad6510211
2023Canada
United StatesSemi-finals3rd5311115Squad413075
2025Canada
United StatesGroup stage9th310236Squad622266
CONCACAF Championship & Gold Cup historyFirst matchBiggest WinBiggest DefeatBest ResultWorst Result
6–0
(24 March 1963; Santa Ana, El Salvador)
5–0
(2 July 2023; Santa Clara, United States)
8–0
(28 March 1963; Santa Ana, El Salvador)
Runners-up (2015, 2017)
Group stage (1963, 1991, 2000, 2009, 2025)

CONCACAF Nations League

CONCACAF Nations League recordLeague phaseFinal phaseSeasonDivisionGroupSeedPldWDLGFGAP/RFinalsResultPldWDLGFGASquadTotal1811704212TotalThird place6303812
2019−20BC6510211USA 2021Ineligible
2022–23AA413075USA 2023Did not qualify
2023–24AB6th4310105USA 2024Third place420267Squad
2024–25AB6th422041USA 2025Quarter-finals210125
CONCACAF Nations League historyFirst matchBiggest WinBiggest DefeatBest ResultWorst Result
6–0
(6 September 2019; Montego Bay, Jamaica)
6–0
(6 September 2019; Montego Bay, Jamaica)
0–6
(15 October 2019; Willemstad, Curaçao)
3–1
(21 March 2024; Arlington, United States)
4–2
(18 November 2024; St. Louis, United States)
Third place (2023–24)
13th place (2019–20)

Copa América

Main article: Jamaica at the Copa América

Jamaica was invited to the Copa América for the first time in 2015, finishing last among Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. The following year, the team competed in the Copa América Centenario as winners of the 2014 Caribbean Cup, again finishing last in the group stage following a 3–0 loss to Uruguay. Jamaica qualified for the 2024 Copa América by reaching the 2024 CONCACAF Nations League Finals, but again exited in the group stage with no points.

Copa América recordYearResultPositionPldWDLGFGASquadTotalGroup stageInvitation (3)9009116
Chile 2015Group stage12th300303Squad
United States 201615th300306Squad
USA 202415th300317Squad

Caribbean Cup

CFU Championship / Caribbean Cup recordQualification recordYearResultPldWDLGFGASquadPldWDLGFGATotal6 Titles603812101104535196108939
TRI 1978Did not qualify200213
SUR 1979420249
PUR 1981210124
GUF 1983Did not participateDid not participate
BRB 1985
MTQ 1988
BRB 1989Did not qualify402226
TRI 1990Abandoned202000Squad321040
JAM 1991Champions4400132SquadQualified as host
TRI 1992Runners-up531143SquadQualified as champions
JAM 1993Runners-up5410174SquadQualified as host
TRI 1994Did not qualify3201185
CAY JAM 1995Group stage320143SquadQualified as host
TRI 1996Group stage310255Squad210122
ATG SKN 1997Third place422083Squad3300102
JAM TRI 1998Champions5500124SquadQualified as host
TRI 1999Third place420275SquadQualified as champions
TRI 2001Group stage320143SquadQualified automatically
BRB 2005Champions330041Squad7520344
TRI 2007Did not qualify320172
JAM 2008Champions5410112SquadQualified as host
MTQ 2010Champions5410123SquadQualified as champions
ATG 2012Group stage301213SquadQualified as champions
JAM 2014Champions422061SquadQualified as host
MTQ 2017Runners-up201123Squad211052

Head-to-head record

As of 18 November 2025, the national team has played in 556 matches, with 247 wins, 140 draws, and 236 losses since their first international match in 1925. In total, the team has scored 794 goals and conceded 790 goals. Jamaica's highest winning margin is twelve goals, which has been achieved on two occasions: against the British Virgin Islands in 1994 (12–0) and against Saint Martin in 2004 (12–0). Their longest winning streak is seven wins and their unbeaten record is 22 consecutive official matches.

OpponentsPldWDLGFGA
131021295
4004112
3300140
200217
2200130
1410222410
101000
9630196
311136
**110060
301202
2200130
101000
101011
2787122435
11911358
210122
300305
510417
31412151956
100113
28107113431
622265
110032
110010
502327
101022
3310852616
100106
100108
**101000
200226
12921339
**6510123
2012443419
6510203
33194105036
30126123548
211030
100112
200219
100112
411237
110020
**523042
3355232076
200204
220053
320163
714279
100112
201117
2247111731
6204711
5014412
7700173
201123
100101
11920287
10910306
Local flag of the Collectivity of Saint Martin.svg Saint Martin1100120
11821268
6213614
201123
**220062
504146
402238
96121511
201112
200203
773316289492
510429
35310222461
1100111
8215412
100103
101000
411267

Honours

Continental

  • CONCACAF Gold Cup
  • CONCACAF Nations League

Regional

Summary

Only official honours are included, according to FIFA statutes (competitions organized/recognized by FIFA or an affiliated confederation).

CompetitionTotalTotal0224
CONCACAF Gold Cup0213
CONCACAF Nations League0011

Notes

References

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